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looking for replacement teak rubrail strips

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Libations Too:
A while back I found a blog/website by the owner of a Pearson 367 cutter named FarAway. The owner had made extensive upgrades to the boat in preparation for a world cruise. One of the upgrades was to remove all of the teak toe rail (rub rail and cap rail) and reform the bulwark with fiberglass. This eliminated the maintenance associated with the original teak, which I believe was of the same two-part construction as we have on our 323s. I think this work was combined with some work at the bow for a new mounting base for a windlass and perhaps some other mods. If I am not mistaken new stanchion bases were also fabricated and installed at the same time.

Such a project may or may not be beyond the scope of what you want to do with your 323 but I found the outcome quite appealing. I'll admit to a healthy love affair with my varnished teak brightwork but at the same time I would NOT miss the two times a year varnishing chore that I have now. The opportunity to inspect, strengthen, or repair the deck-to-hull joint at the same time is also there if needed.

Dolce_Vita:

--- Quote from: selene on May 21, 2013, 01:45:23 PM ---...My rubrails are 1/8"+ thinner than they started out, but still usable (barely).  I now don't sand them too much before finishing, as there is so little wood left, ...
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Mine are like that too.  The bow pulpit bases look like they're standing on little teak pads.  ;)
But the worse part is that the wood plugs over the screws are now so thin that many of them have started to pop off.

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